Merritt-area First Nation confirms pair of recent positive COVID-19 cases

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A First Nations community near Merritt has reported two recent confirmed COVID-19 cases.

In a statement, Upper Nicola Band Chief Harvey McLeod said the band was advised Wednesday that two of its members had tested positive for the novel coronavirus disease. McLeod said Interior Health is conducting contact tracing.

“Please stay home as often as possible,” McLeod said.

“Wear a mask and social distance yourself.”

McLeod also urged community members to avoid pointing fingers.

“During these trying ties, it is important for us to stay kind to one another and help each other out if possible,” he said.

“It is nobody’s fault we get sick and we cannot blame anyone, but we can be kind and help each other out.”